Connor Jessup, 22, is a Canadian actor, best known for his role as Ben Mason on TNT’s Falling Skies. In 2012, Jessup’s performance in Blackbird earned him a “Rising Star” accolade, and he was later named one of Variety’s “Actors to Watch”. (Getty)

After years as an antiques dealer, Paris-based Lydia Courteille ventured into the world of jewelry design by repurposing her friends’ heirloom cameos, transforming them into rings and embellishing them with the 18th-century gems she collected. After gaining rapid popularity in Europe and abroad, Courteille went out on her own, launching her eponymous label with collections inspired by the Mexican gardens of Xochimilico and the Amazon jungle. A certified gemologist, she sources the finest precious stones to create intricate, fantastical adornments that have earned her a star-studded clientele and critical acclaim. For more information, please visit www.lydiacourteille.com.